These are standard specifications for the 1971 Ford Pinto, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1980 |
Price : | $1,920-$2,060 |
Weight : | 1950 lbs | 884.505 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | Serial number code 'W' | |
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Displacement : | 1606 cc | 98.0 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
Power : | 75 HP (55.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
Compression : | 8.4:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
1-barrel carburetor |
Inline 4 | Serial number code 'X' | |
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Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
Power : | 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
Compression : | 9.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Ford/Weber 2-barrel carburetor |
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Production Figures
Total Ford Production for 1971 : | 2,054,351 |
1971 Ford Pinto | |
Runabout 2 dr. 4 P : | 63,796 |
Sedan 2 dr. 4 P : | 288,606 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
Runabout
Price : | $2,060 |
Weight : | 1992 lbs | 903.556 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 163.0 in | 4140 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.0 in | 2388 mm. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.00 x 13 blackwall tires |
Recall
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V134000 |
Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT ACCELERATOR LINKAGE HAS INTERFERENCE CONDITION WHEREACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED BEYOND HALF-THROTTLE POSITION.COULD CAUSEACCELERATOR TO HOLD AND NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION WHEN PEDAL IS RELEASED.(CORRECT BY MODIFYING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V114000 |
Notes | CERTIFICATION LABELS WERE ERRONEOUSLY INSTALLED WITH VEHICLE BUILD DATE OF08/71 INSTEAD OF 08/70.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH CORRECT LABEL.) |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Mfr Report Date | 19700801 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V045000 |
Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-74.POSSIBILITY THAT ENGINE BACKFIRE MAY I GNITEACCUMULATED FUEL VAPORS IN AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY, CREATIN G POSSIBILITY OF FIREDAMAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.(CORRECTBY MODIFYING.) |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Mfr Report Date | 19710501 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V111000 |
Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-42.BRAKE FLUID MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATEDWITH SMALLAMOUNT OF GASOLINE.COULD AFFECT RUBBER COMPONENT S IN BRAKING SYSTEMANDRESULT IN SOME DETERIORATION IN BRAKING , EVIDENCED BY INCREASED PEDALEFFORTS AND UNEVEN BRAKING.(C ORRECT BY FLUSHING BRAKING SYSTEM AND REFILLINGWITH NEW FLUID .) |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Mfr Report Date | 19710801 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V143000 |
Summary | IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER PIPE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE TANK OR THE TANK COULD BE PUNCTURED IN THE FORWARD FACE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. |
Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER FUEL FILLER PIPE HAVING AN IMPROVED SEAL. ALSO, A POLYETHYLENE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK. |
Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTON: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION,COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
Data updated June 2024
1971 Averages
Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Ford Pinto?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Ford Pinto? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto has a wheelbase size of 94.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Ford Pinto? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Ford Pinto cost when new?A: The 1971 Ford Pinto cost approximately $1,920 to $2,060 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Ford Pinto? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto was offered as a Runabout, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1971 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto had 6.00 x 13 blackwall tires tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1971? A: Ford produced 2,054,351 automobiles in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1606 cc | 98.0 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 75 HP (55.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1971 Ford Pinto have? A: The 1971 Ford Pinto had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.